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Matt Burgess serves as an Assistant Professor in the Economics Department at the University of Wyoming's College of Business, where he conducts interdisciplinary research bridging economic theory, environmental science, and policy analysis. His work addresses critical sustainability challenges through rigorous quantitative methods and cross-institutional collaboration. Education: PhD from the University of Minnesota BSc from the University of Toronto Dr. Burgess specializes in economic growth modeling and its environmental-societal implications, political polarization around environmental issues, and mathematical modeling of human-environment systems . His research methodology integrates computational modeling, statistical analysis, and experimental approaches to tackle complex resource management problems in conservation and natural resource economics. This interdisciplinary framework enables novel insights into policy design under environmental constraints. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on climate policy dynamics (40% of works), economic growth projections (25%), and natural resource management (35%). His climate policy research consistently examines political polarization barriers and decarbonization challenges, while growth studies emphasize long-term slowdown risks and environmental limits. A recurring theme across all work is the identification of trade-offs in environmental management, notably demonstrated in his influential 2022 Nature Sustainability paper on the rarity of win-win solutions. Dr. Burgess actively engages in knowledge dissemination beyond academia through public speaking, podcasting, and popular writing on economic and environmental issues, demonstrating commitment to translating research into public discourse.

• Economic Growth
• Environmental Economics
• Political Polarization
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Katherine Y. Zipp is an Associate Professor of Environmental and Resource Economics in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education (AESE) at The Pennsylvania State University, where she is co-funded by the Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE). Based at 116 Ferguson Building in University Park, PA, she conducts critical research on the economic drivers and environmental consequences of land cover and land use changes, addressing pressing issues including climate change, habitat destruction, and water pollution through interdisciplinary frameworks. Her research program integrates Environmental and Resource Economics with spatial analysis to investigate Open-space Conservation, Environmental Risk Assessment (focusing on floods, wildfires, and invasive species), Water Quality, and Biofuel Production. She develops sophisticated models that capture the dynamic feedback between economic decisions and environmental systems, emphasizing how land-use policies must account for both human behavior and ecological processes to achieve sustainable outcomes. Her work bridges theoretical economics with practical applications in conservation and resource management. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on spatially explicit economic modeling applied to environmental challenges, particularly in three domains: flood risk and insurance policy (examining market adaptations to flood maps), bioenergy crop adoption on marginal lands (using spatial hot spot analysis), and recreational ecosystem services (linking visitor motivations to management outcomes). Her interdisciplinary approach frequently incorporates natural resource management perspectives and stakeholder engagement, yielding actionable insights for environmental policy design. Dr. Zipp has secured substantial external funding as Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator across multiple high-impact projects: Co-PI on a $748,456 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant (2020-2022) for "Implementing High Priority Objectives, Strategies, and Actions Identified in the Pennsylvania Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan" PI on a $9,952 PSU ICS Seed Grant for "The Study and Simulation of the Mechanisms Driving Species Migration" Co-PI on a $797,949 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant (2019-2021) for "Advancing High Priority, Objectives, Strategies and Actions Identified in the Pennsylvania Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan" Co-PI on a $499,500 USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant (2017-2019) for "Flexible Buffer Systems: Enhancing Ecosystem Services and Expanding Agricultural Options in Riparian Areas" PI on a $200,000 FAA ASCENT grant (2016-2017) for "Analysis of Ecosystem service valuation and policy design of water quality improvements associated with perennial grasses and cover crops" Co-PI on a $326,646 USDI Joint Fire Sciences Program grant (2016-2019) for "Firescapes in the mid-Atlantic: Mismatches between social perceptions and prescribed fire use" Co-PI on a $50,000 Center for Rural Pennsylvania grant (2016) for "Flood Mitigation for Pennsylvania's Rural Communities: Community-Scale Impact of Federal Policies" She actively mentors graduate researchers including William L. Rice, X. Li, W. Jiang, and Y-H Shr, whose collaborative work appears in her publication record. Her research teams consistently integrate economists, ecologists, and social scientists to address complex environmental problems, with strong partnerships across federal agencies, state programs, and interdisciplinary research centers at Penn State.

• Environmental and Resource Economics
• Land Use Change
• Open-space Conservation
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R. Karina Gallardo is a Professor and Extension Economist at Washington State University’s School of Economic Sciences. Her work bridges research and outreach to enhance value-added agribusiness opportunities for specialty crops in Washington state. Education: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics (Oklahoma State University, 2007), M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics (Mississippi State University, 2004), and degrees in Food Science/Technology from Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (Peru). Her research focuses on consumer demand analysis and technological change economics , with emphasis on: Consumer preferences for fresh fruit quality Profitability of new cultivar adoption Labor-saving agricultural technologies Willingness-to-pay for clean labels and biotech Market responses to nutrition information Recent work includes economic viability of robotic harvesters, H-2A labor preference modeling, and CRISPR technology acceptance in cranberries. Grants from USDA-NIFA-SCRI (total $84,912–$276,224 per project) support her studies on storage technologies, automated harvest systems, and pest management. Collaborations span institutions like Cornell, University of Minnesota, and Michigan State University. She employs experimental auctions, sensory evaluations, and choice experiments to analyze market dynamics for tree fruits, berries, and processed foods.

• Agricultural Economics
• Consumer Demand Analysis
• Technology Adoption in Agriculture
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Abigail A Marsh is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience at Georgetown University. She co-directs the Interdisciplinary PhD Concentration in Cognitive Science and leads the Laboratory on Social & Affective Neuroscience, focusing on the neural and cognitive bases of empathy, altruism, and aggression. Her research spans neuroimaging, behavioral testing, and pharmacology in children and adults. Harvard University - Ph.D. (2004) and M.A. Dartmouth College - B.A. (1999) Her work explores the intersection of social neuroscience and moral psychology, particularly the "caring continuum" extremes (extraordinary altruism vs. psychopathy). Recent publications analyze global altruism trends, neural correlates of prosocial behavior, and psychopathy's relationship to brain structure and social discounting. She received the Cozzarelli Prize, Georgetown’s Dean’s Award for Teaching, and the Bunn Award for Faculty Excellence. Key themes in her research include: Neurocomputational models of altruism and antisocial behavior Impact of childhood trauma and amygdala function on psychopathy Cross-cultural and global behavioral studies Interventions targeting primal beliefs to enhance altruism Clinical applications for psychopathy treatment Scientific awards and grants: Cozzarelli Prize (PNAS) Dean’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching (Georgetown) Bunn Award for Faculty Excellence (Georgetown) NIH and NSF grants supporting student research in her lab Her lab has produced groundbreaking studies on extraordinary altruists (e.g., kidney donors) and psychopathy, including a Netflix documentary on altruism and co-founding the nonprofit Psychopathy Is to address research underfunding and stigma.

• Social and Affective Neuroscience
• Empathy
• Altruism
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Clare Evans is an Associate Professor at the University of Oregon , affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Sociology . She serves as Co-Director of Global Health and Director of Graduate Studies for the Global Health Program and Disability Studies. Research Focus : Intersectional health inequalities, multilevel analysis (MAIHDA), social determinants of health, and epidemiology. Key Trends : Recent publications emphasize MAIHDA’s application to birthweight disparities, pandemic mental health, violence victimization, and environmental injustices. Contact : Office hours are held via Zoom; email cevans@uoregon.edu for details.

• Intersectionality
• Health Inequalities
• Social Determinants of Health
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Adam T. Schmidt serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University, where he conducts research at the intersection of neuropsychology, developmental cognitive neuroscience, and forensic psychology. His work primarily investigates the effects of traumatic brain injury and environmental adversity on brain and behavioral development in youth, with a focus on resilience and positive outcomes in high-risk populations such as justice-involved adolescents. Dr. Schmidt's research program, centered in the Pathways to Resilient Youth Development (PRYDE) laboratory, explores how cognitive abilities, neurobiology, and psychosocial environments interact to influence resilience. He examines mechanisms of chronic neuroinflammation, structural neuroimaging correlates, and the role of protective factors in mitigating the impact of adverse childhood experiences and traumatic brain injuries on youth development, particularly within forensic contexts. His translational approach integrates neuroscience with real-world applications for vulnerable populations. Analysis of Dr. Schmidt's 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a dominant focus on justice-involved youth, pediatric and adolescent traumatic brain injury, and neurocognitive mechanisms of resilience. Key thematic clusters include adverse childhood experiences and mental health outcomes, executive function deficits in forensic populations, structural neuroimaging biomarkers of recovery, and the moderating role of protective factors in treatment response. His work consistently bridges basic neuroscience with clinical and forensic applications. Dr. Schmidt leads the PRYDE laboratory, which employs multidisciplinary methodologies including structural neuroimaging, neuropsychological assessment, and longitudinal designs to study resilience pathways. The lab's research specifically targets youth experiencing traumatic brain injuries or justice system involvement, investigating how cognitive, biological, and environmental factors interact to foster positive development despite adversity. He is actively recruiting graduate students for the 2025-2026 academic year, indicating ongoing mentorship in the Department of Psychological Sciences. His training program emphasizes neuropsychological assessment techniques, neuroimaging analysis, and research ethics with high-risk youth populations, preparing students for careers in clinical, forensic, and research settings.

• Neuropsychology
• Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
• Traumatic Brain Injury
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Syon Bhanot is an Associate Professor of Economics at Swarthmore College , with additional appointments as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania). He specializes in behavioral economics , public economics , and experimental economics , focusing on pro-social behavior , decision-making , and development economics . Academic Affiliate, Office of Evaluation Sciences Board Member, Busara Center for Behavioral Economics Senior Researcher, MIT Applied Cooperation Initiative Co-Founder, Philadelphia Behavioral Science Initiative Member, American Economic Association His research emphasizes field experiments using behavioral science concepts to influence decision-making, with applications in public policy , poverty reduction , and environmental sustainability . Recent publications explore topics like political messaging effects , administrative burden reduction , and social norm influences on conservation behavior. His work has appeared in journals like The New England Journal of Medicine , Journal of Development Economics , and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes . He is a frequent media commentator in outlets including the New York Times , NPR , and The Philadelphia Inquirer , with notable contributions on quarantine compliance and vaccine hesitancy . His interdisciplinary approach bridges economics with environmental studies and public health .

• Behavioral Economics
• Public Policy
• Experimental Economics
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Megan Zwart is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Saint Mary's College, specializing in phenomenology, hermeneutics, and ethics. She emphasizes philosophy as a transformative way of life through experiential learning and co-founded The Dialogue Project and the Dialogue and Democracy summer institute for high school girls. Ph.D., University of Notre Dame (2010) BA, Calvin College (2000) Her research focuses on ethical consistency , dialogue across ideological differences , and philosophy's practical application . She explores trends in pedagogical innovation , food ethics , and transformative education . Megan contributes to scholarly work on philosophical pedagogy , including publications in the Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Routledge anthologies, emphasizing experiential learning and ethical engagement. She is actively involved in professional memberships with the American Philosophical Association and The Heidegger Circle .

• Phenomenology
• Hermeneutics
• Ethics of Eating
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Charlotte Chang serves as Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Analysis at Pomona College, where she has been faculty since 2020. Her dual appointment bridges the Department of Biology and Environmental Analysis program, with laboratory space in Seaver South. She maintains active affiliations including a Visiting Science Fellowship with The Nature Conservancy's One Conservancy program and collaborations with Centre for Wildlife Studies India and Wildlife Conservation Society. Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University Master of Philosophy, University of Cambridge Bachelor of Arts, Pomona College Chang's research integrates social-ecological systems analysis to advance conservation science, specializing in digital conservation constituencies, illicit wildlife hunting dynamics, and agroforest management for habitat specialists. Her lab employs innovative methodologies combining data science, quantitative ecology, and field methods to examine human-environment interactions across tropical systems. Current projects include LLMs for natural climate solutions evidence mapping and environmental social media analysis for conservation outreach optimization. Her publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact output across conservation biology, ecological modeling, and social science journals. Trends show increasing focus on digital conservation mobilization since 2020, with notable work on Twitter environmental discourse and platform migration patterns. Earlier research established foundational work on hunting motivation in Southwest China and coffee agroforest biodiversity in India's Western Ghats. David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellow National Science Foundation NIMBioS Postdoctoral Fellow IUCN Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund Research Grant NSF GROW with USAID research fellowship Fulbright Fellowship Chang actively mentors early-career researchers across North America and Asia, with notable success in placing mentees in conservation organizations and graduate programs. Her lab receives funding from multiple NSF programs and conservation NGOs, supporting fieldwork in China, India, and Southeast Asia. Current grants focus on social media analysis for conservation outreach and natural climate solutions mapping. The Chang Lab operates as an interdisciplinary hub combining computational ecology, conservation social science, and field research. Her team collaborates with environmental practitioners, community leaders, and academic colleagues globally, with recent projects spanning the Western Ghats, Southwest China, and digital conservation networks worldwide.

• Conservation Biology
• Social-Ecological Systems
• Quantitative Ecology
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Richard S. Lewis serves as Professor of Neuroscience and Psychological Science at Pomona College, where he has maintained an active research program since 1985. Currently on leave for Fall 2025, he directs a laboratory specializing in cultural neuroscience using electrophysiology and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). His work examines how cultural frameworks shape neural processing of social and physical environments, with particular focus on self-construal differences between East Asian and European American populations. His educational foundation includes a Ph.D. from Michigan State University, Master of Arts from California State University, Los Angeles, and Bachelor of Science from University of California, Los Angeles. This training underpins his interdisciplinary approach bridging psychology, neuroscience, and cultural studies. Dr. Lewis's research program centers on three interconnected domains: (1) cultural modulation of neural responses to social stimuli using N400 and P3 event-related potentials; (2) acute/chronic stress effects on frontal EEG asymmetry and cognitive performance; and (3) neurocognitive sequelae of mild traumatic brain injury. His laboratory actively investigates how cultural background influences neural processing of contextual incongruities and emotional cues, revealing fundamental mechanisms of sociocultural cognition. His publication trajectory since 2006 demonstrates consistent advancement in cultural neuroscience methodology, increasingly incorporating ecological validity through naturalistic paradigms. The work shows progressive refinement from basic ERP studies of cultural priming to complex investigations of stress-cognition interactions in real-world academic settings, with recent emphasis on developing virtual reality methodologies for social neuroscience. Scientific recognition includes: Wig Distinguished Professorship Award for Excellence in Teaching (Pomona College, 1988 & 2011) National Institute of Mental Health Postdoctoral Fellowship (1984-1986) Research funding reflects his program's significance through: National Science Foundation Grant: "Stress, Stages of Memory, and Event-Related Potentials" (2002-2006) National Science Foundation MRI Grant: "Establishment of High-Density ERP Laboratory" (2001-2004) National Institutes of Health Grant: "Neurobehavioral Sequelae of Mild Pediatric TBI" (1989-1991) He actively mentors undergraduate researchers in his Pomona College laboratory, with students contributing to publications across cultural neuroscience and stress physiology domains. His laboratory maintains specialized facilities including high-density EEG systems and fNIRS equipment, recently enhanced through NSF instrumentation grants. Current work pioneers virtual reality integration to create ecologically valid social scenarios while preserving experimental control, aiming to uncover deeper sociocultural neural mechanisms through innovative methodology.

• Social Neuroscience
• Cultural Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Erin M. Runions is Professor and Nancy M. Lyon Professor of Biblical History and Literature in the Department of Religious Studies at Pomona College , where she has been a faculty member since 2005. Her academic work sits at the intersection of biblical scholarship, political theology, cultural studies, and critical theory. Her research focuses on the Hebrew Bible and its reception history , particularly how biblical interpretations shape contemporary ideologies around sexuality, race, biopolitics, governance, war, torture, and U.S. imperialism . She critically examines how scriptural narratives are mobilized in political discourse and cultural production, including film, law, and religious movements. Runions’s publications include The Babylon Complex: Theopolitical Fantasies of War, Sex, and Sovereignty (2014), How Hysterical: Identification and Resistance in the Bible and Film (2003), and Changing Subjects: Gender, Nation, Future in Micah (2001). Her recent articles analyze topics such as carceral affect, biblical biopolitics, and the theological implications of economic sacrifice during the pandemic. Her scholarship frequently draws on feminist, queer, poststructuralist, and psychoanalytic theories to interrogate power, identity, and subjectivity. Her most recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with the intersections of religion, affect, and political economy , particularly in carceral systems and pandemic responses. She explores how biblical language is used to justify or critique systems of control, often linking theological concepts to broader structures of capitalism and state violence. Her notable awards and honors include: Lilly Endowment, Wabash Center Grant (2008–2009) Lilly Endowment Summer Research Stipend (2007) Fonds pour la formation de chercheurs et l'aide à la recherche, Québec (Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2000–2002) She is actively involved in social justice, including facilitating a writing workshop in a women’s prison and advocating for environmental justice in Pomona. She has taught courses such as Queer Theory and the Bible , Gender and Religion , and The Bible Goes to Hollywood . She received her Ph.D. from McGill University and her B.A. from the University of British Columbia.

• Hebrew Bible
• Biblical Reception History
• Religion and Politics
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Nicolas Cornell is a Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, specializing in contracts, property, moral philosophy, remedies, and private law theory. His research bridges normative ethics and legal doctrine, with a focus on the philosophical foundations of private law. Education: BA, JD, and PhD in philosophy from Harvard University. Previous Positions: Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School and clerk at the Vermont Supreme Court. Research Interests: His work connects moral philosophy to legal frameworks, exploring topics like third-party rights, complicity, and the ethics of competition. He advocates for a complainant-oriented approach to contract law and examines the moral implications of legal doctrines such as paternalism and unconscionability. Scientific Awards: L. Hart Wright Teaching Award (2019). Featured Scholarship: Includes publications in top law reviews and philosophy journals, with a forthcoming book Wrongs and Rights Come Apart (Harvard University Press, 2025).

• Philosophy of Law
• Contract Law
• Moral Philosophy
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Dr. Vicki L. Bogan is a Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, where she serves as Director of Graduate Studies. She is also a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and has held visiting fellow appointments at Princeton University and Yale University. Previously, she was a professor at Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business and Chair of the Academic Research Council for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Dr. Bogan's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics, Brown University (2004) M.A. in Economics, Brown University (2000) M.B.A. in Finance and Strategic Management, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School (1995) Sc.B. in Applied Mathematics and Economics, Brown University (1991) Her research focuses on household finance, inequality, and applied microeconomics, with particular emphasis on how financial decision-making and household portfolio allocation can better inform policy. She examines intersections of mental health and finance, racial disparities in financial outcomes, and the impact of fintech on household finance. Dr. Bogan has testified before Congress on the "gamification of finance" and her work has been featured in the Netflix Documentary "Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga." Analysis of Dr. Bogan's scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on psychological and social factors influencing financial behavior. Her recent work increasingly addresses intersectionality in financial inclusion, mental health impacts on savings, and demographic influences on investment patterns. She has made significant contributions to understanding how external shocks affect household financial decisions, with publications spanning economics, finance, and public policy journals. Her notable recognitions include: Two outstanding educator awards from Cornell University SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching Faculty research fellowship at the National Bureau of Economic Research Dr. Bogan is actively engaged in public policy discourse, having testified before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services regarding the gamification of investing. As founding Co-Editor of Financial Planning Review, she shapes academic discourse in her field. Her expertise is frequently sought by major media outlets including Bloomberg, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, and NPR, reflecting her influence in translating academic research to public understanding of financial issues.

• Household finance
• Inequality
• Applied microeconomics
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Dr. Alia Dietsch serves as an Associate Professor in Parks, Protected Areas, and Natural Resources Management at The Ohio State University's School of Environment and Natural Resources. Her work bridges social science theory with practical conservation applications, focusing on human dimensions of natural resource management. She maintains an active research program collaborating with state and federal natural resource agencies to inform planning, management, and communication efforts. Dr. Dietsch employs social psychological approaches to understand how human cognition influences individual behaviors across various conservation contexts. Her research spans human cognition and behavior, nature-based recreation, noncompliance issues, equity and justice in conservation, public lands management, and human-wildlife interactions, with particular expertise in carnivore-related conflicts. She utilizes advanced methodologies including multilevel modeling, survey sampling, and geospatial analysis to investigate complex human-nature relationships. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across high-impact conservation journals, with recent work examining trauma in nature-based leisure, trust in conservation partnerships, wildlife value orientations, and human dimensions of wildlife management. Her research increasingly addresses equity, justice, and power dynamics in conservation decision-making, reflecting evolving societal values toward wildlife. Dr. Dietsch leads the Dietsch Team which has worked extensively on human-nature interactions, carnivore conservation, wildlife management, nature-based experiences, and recreation management on public lands. She directs significant projects including The National Visitor Survey in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which has surveyed over 15,000 visitors across 110+ national wildlife refuges to inform management decisions. She also contributes to America's Wildlife Values project and the Environmental and Social Sustainability Lab. As an educator, Dr. Dietsch teaches ENR 2300 (Society and Natural Resources), ENR 3600 (Recreation Management on Public Lands), and ENR 6510 (Research Design for Environmental Social Sciences), mentoring numerous graduate students who appear as co-authors on her publications. Her work has practical applications for wildlife managers seeking to understand public perspectives and improve conservation outcomes through evidence-based approaches.

• Human cognition and behavior
• Nature-based recreation
• Noncompliance
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Sharon Young is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi , affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts . She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (2016, 2010) and a B.S. in Anthropology from the University of California-Riverside (2005). Her research focuses on medical anthropology, reproductive health, maternal health , and placentophagy , exploring cross-cultural practices, physiological impacts, and evolutionary perspectives. Education Ph.D., University of Nevada-Las Vegas (2016) M.A., University of Nevada-Las Vegas (2010) B.S., University of California-Riverside (2005) AA, Chaffey College (2003) Sharon’s research investigates the intersection of human behavior, cultural practices , and biological adaptation . She has published extensively on placentophagy , analyzing its hormonal and nutritional composition, maternal health impacts, and cultural significance. Her work on peripartum sociosexuality and human-pet dynamics highlights evolutionary and cross-cultural frameworks. Recent articles examine pregnancy advice frameworks, maternal trust, and reproductive decision-making.

• Medical Anthropology
• Reproductive Health
• Maternal Health
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